by Leah Stone
If The 100 was a regular show, there would be an episode that calmed things down, preparing you for the hectic and action-packed finale. There would be a bit of build up, but not too much going on so that it wouldn’t have a chance of overshadowing what is promising to be an explosive ending.
If The 100 was a regular show, there would be an episode that calmed things down, preparing you for the hectic and action-packed finale. There would be a bit of build up, but not too much going on so that it wouldn’t have a chance of overshadowing what is promising to be an explosive ending.
However The 100 is not a regular show. It doesn’t do calm. It doesn’t let up on the tension and the pace never slows. So of course this week was another week of shocks, life lessons and amazing action. There was one specific scene that has everyone talking, but we’ll get to that.
We are updated on the situation with Jaha and his break down. The writers tease us with many tense moments and suspense, perhaps preparing us for the big finale. It also teaches us that we shouldn’t make mean jokes about people because there will be consequences (let’s just say no one will get that scene out of their heads for a while). This storyline doesn’t feel up to par though. With all of the drama at the Grounder Camp and in Mount Weather, it doesn’t fit the pace of the episode. It’s slowly coming apparent that maybe it would have been better if Jaha had died back on the ark, because this just doesn’t.... fit.
There isn't much focussing on the remaining 44 at Mount Weather this week. Instead the action centres more on Bellamy’s task of turning off the acid rain. It is here when it feels like the writers are preparing us for the death of a major character. Bellamy treads very close to death and shows how well he thinks on his feet.
We are updated on the situation with Jaha and his break down. The writers tease us with many tense moments and suspense, perhaps preparing us for the big finale. It also teaches us that we shouldn’t make mean jokes about people because there will be consequences (let’s just say no one will get that scene out of their heads for a while). This storyline doesn’t feel up to par though. With all of the drama at the Grounder Camp and in Mount Weather, it doesn’t fit the pace of the episode. It’s slowly coming apparent that maybe it would have been better if Jaha had died back on the ark, because this just doesn’t.... fit.
There isn't much focussing on the remaining 44 at Mount Weather this week. Instead the action centres more on Bellamy’s task of turning off the acid rain. It is here when it feels like the writers are preparing us for the death of a major character. Bellamy treads very close to death and shows how well he thinks on his feet.
Raven has some brilliant and much-needed character development this week. She has spent the last few episodes struggling to deal with Finn’s death, unable to completely forgive Clarke and seems to be constantly pissed off. But this week we see her take a step towards getting over what happened. She finally accepts someone else into her life, and it’s uplifting to see that, despite losing someone she loved dearly, she can eventually get up, dust herself off and carry on.
There have been many ridiculous complaints about this week's episode because of the “random moment of homosexuality”. However, when you break it down, it is a quite poignant moment that hasn't come as a surprise when you follow the relationship back. The natural kiss is played as such - natural. Which is how LGBT relationships should be portrayed.
By the end of the episode you'll be practically drooling for the finale. There are many heartfelt moments, passion, brilliant action, stunning CGI and wonderful acting. But there is still one major concern: Who is going to die?
There have been many ridiculous complaints about this week's episode because of the “random moment of homosexuality”. However, when you break it down, it is a quite poignant moment that hasn't come as a surprise when you follow the relationship back. The natural kiss is played as such - natural. Which is how LGBT relationships should be portrayed.
By the end of the episode you'll be practically drooling for the finale. There are many heartfelt moments, passion, brilliant action, stunning CGI and wonderful acting. But there is still one major concern: Who is going to die?
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